Sunday, February 23, 2014

A doll that has been on my "Grail List" for several years has finally arrived. I can now say that I own all of the doll from the 2009 Iconic Convention - which has been a very difficult feat to accomplish. This particular one has been the most elusive because she is usually too expensive to add to my collection. Fortunately, I was in the right place at the right time.

Here she is - Poesie Echante Agnes

This is a closeup.

I am so thrilled she is here. There are only three dolls left on my Grail List now. I am not ready quite yet to debox her. I told my husband, it was definitely time to get my IKEA display cases.

Since I decided to leave her in her NRFB for now, I got inspired to try evening gowns on Gold Glam Adele. Since I keep thinking of her as Beyonce, it is difficult to find a gown that I believe fits her personality. I finally reached a decision with "Regal Solstice" from 2011. I changed out the jewelry and shoes, but I thought Gold Glam pulled this difficult look off.

About Me

I've been collecting dolls my entire adult life. I have antique bisque dolls from the 1800's, Vogue Ginny Dolls from the early 1960's, Barbies, Silkstones, FR, Misaki, Dynamite Girls, Momoko, Tonner, Gene. A litte bit of everything. I guess my favorite bumper sticker sums up my life. "I set off to conquer the world but got distracted by something sparkly."

Guidelines for Collecting Dolls and Having A Funner Life and Hobby

Guideline 2: No Impulse Buying. Wait at least 24 hours after seeing someone's post before doing a search on e-bay for that item.

Guideline 3: If a new doll comes in the house, one doll must leave the house. It does not have to be the same quality or type. It can be sold, given to someone, or donated. Dolls given to me as gifts do not count.

Guideline 4: No doll stays in its box for more than two weeks, it either comes out of the box or is sold. When multiple dolls arrive together, two weeks is given to each doll that arrives. If it is decided the doll must stay but within its box, a NRFB already in the collection must be deboxed.

Guideline 5: Excluding convention dolls or Exclusives, I will not pay more than retail for any doll. My Grail dolls are exceptions, but they are limited to a very exclusive list.

Guideline 6: Never buy a doll without seeing a photo of it. Even a promo photo counts.